Giant water lilies clear competition from the water’s surface by wielding their buds like a club. Once clear, they claim their space and grow up to 20cm a day. Their leaves can measure around 2m across, blocking out the light from anything below the surface.
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This was super helpful, thanks!
What in the name of Subnautica is this thing???
That young lily pad reminds me of something I can’t quite put my finger on….
Film quality is amazing, but what was up with the weird squishy audio? Am I supposed to be given the impression that these are the sounds that are made during this process?
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the giant water lily lowkey feels like a metaphor for vulture capitalism…